End of Year

We live,
and just like that,
2018 is done.
We excitedly await the
new year.

12/31/2018

Sick

Resting
all day, coming
down with a sickness that
makes me restless, waiting to feel
better.

12/30/2018

Conversation

I spoke
to my family
this afternoon while I
readied myself for some errands
outside.

12/29/2018

Writing Plans

Pushing
forward with my
reading selections while
planning new writing ideas for
next year.

12/28/2018

Wedding Tasks

Speaking
to my bridesmaids
to connect with colors,
communicating plans for the
wedding.

12/27/2018

No Complaints

Today
happened to be
a pleasant day at work,
followed by a relaxing night
at home.

12/26/2018

Christmas Evening

Spending
much needed time
with family, traveling
to Paterson and relaxing
with them.

12/25/2018

Anticipation

After
talking to my
friend last night, I can't wait
for her to arrive after years
of distance.

12/24/2018

Resting

Spending
a fun filled day
with my loved one, shopping
for my niece's special gift, and
blogging.

12/23/2018

South Jersey

Spending
a well-deserved
afternoon away on
a adventure, taking pictures
of sights.

12/22/2018

Sharing

Through all
the appointments,
I am so thankful that
I could share my struggles with him
at home.

12/20/2018

Twelve

There are
twelve days left in
the year, and I begin
to think about all my events
in life.

12/19/2018

Holiday Plans

Making
some plans for next
week, making sure I see
friends and family before the year
is done.

12/18/2018

Sleep

As much
as I tried to
get some rest, I kept
waking up until it was time
to rise.

12/17/2018

Close Call

A book
delivery in
the rain, sitting outside
for hours. Thankfully, no harm
was done.

12/16/2018

Conversation

Calling
my best friend on
her birthday, sending some
well wishes and good fortune in
the year.

12/15/2018

Pace

I like
maintaining my
reading pace. It consists
of an hour every evening,
peaceful.

12/14/2018

Stressed

When I
am feeling sad,
I escape to my room
and read another chapter in
my book.

12/13/2018

Special

Almost
a half-hour
phone conversation with
my best friend from Puerto Rico,
sharing.

12/12/2018

Timing

Getting
home in time to
complete my ornaments
for my classroom families before
bedtime.

12/11/2018

Event

Shopping
and gathering
the items for tonight,
a yearly trip to my alma
mater.

12/10/2018

Errands and Friends

Spending
the evening with
good friends after shopping
for classroom materials and
gift bags.

12/09/2018

Roads

Walking
their own journey
filled with joys and sorrows,
while feeling thankful each day for
the dawn.

12/08/2018

Reading

I will
find time to read
this weekend, since I
have been neglecting my interest
in books.

12/07/2018

Writing

Finding
some time to write
with all the craziness
of hectic work days, finding some
relief.

12/06/2018

Planning

All the
details for my
wedding are all over
the place, feeling so overwhelmed
sometimes.

12/05/2018

Holiday Crafts

Some glue
and measurements
create very heartfelt
gifts to take home and cherish with
family.

12/04/2018

New Book

Getting
involved with a
new read, diving in with
a new genre than what I am
used to.

12/03/2018

Away

Learning
her whereabouts
holds less weight than hearing
her daughter's response. She will not
forget.

12/02/2018

Mom's Birthday

Once a
special day for
her, it is now a time
to remember her life, sorrows
and joys.

12/01/2018

Draft

Wrapping
up my writing
project last night, happy
with the story I created,
relieved.

11/30/2018

Winter Coming

Days are
growing shorter
and colder, forcing us
to retreat into homes and schools
all day.

11/29/2018

NaNo Pace

Almost
reaching the big
conclusion, my writing
beginning to flow into a
nice end.

11/28/2018

Task

Keeping
my promise to
check in this afternoon,
no matter how many tasks hit
today.

11/27/2018

Memories

Tending
to my hair for
the morning, then looking
at the area my family
once shopped.

11/26/2018

Damp

Writing
and heading to
the hairdresser for a
color update sums a damp
Sunday.

11/25/2018

Afternoon

Planning
to write and spend
some quality time with
Andy this Saturday evening,
focused.

11/24/2018

Thankful

Bonding,
reconnecting
with relatives, and time
with grandparents made these moments
sacred.

11/23/2018

Thanksgiving

Spending
time with loved ones
this Thanksgiving as we
enjoy gathering and always
sharing.

11/22/2018

Almost

Keeping
pace with writing,
almost at the home stretch
with my first draft before handing
it in.

11/21/2018

Checking

Today
is a checkup
that checks the status of
my health in relation to working
smoothly.

11/20/2018

Early

Am now
preparing for
medical appointments
in the early morning before
working.

11/19/2018

Ridgelawn

Making
my monthly trip
to my mother's gravesite,
spending precious moments with a
dear soul.

11/18/2018

Weekend

Planning
to venture out
to Paterson and see
family tomorrow, before next
Thursday.

11/17/2018

Unexpected

The snow
and ice came down,
making people travel
for hours through unsafe roadways,
hectic.

11/16/2018

Snow

The first
snowfall is soon
approaching, aiming to
drop when everyone is heading
on home.

11/15/2018

Notes

Making
notes of my work
so far, trying to write
bits and pieces of my novel
slowly.

11/14/2018

New Parts

A day
of constantly
in and out of work, with
adding some words to my story.
Steady.

11/13/2018

Mornings

Taking
a moment to
plan my day before the
craziness kicks in. Back to the
routine.

11/12/2018

Shining

A clear
November day,
spending time to gather
materials for writing and
teaching.

11/11/2018

Cold Spark

A chill
in the air is
sweeping through this morning,
a reminder that winter is
coming.

11/10/2018

Productive

Now the
end of the week,
busy writing my book
and making sure my sickness goes
away.

11/09/2018

Visiting

I will
make a visit
to see my grandparents
in a couple weeks, to share some
good times.

11/8/2018

After the Count

Next day;
continuing
the fight for this country,
representatives stronger in
number.

11/07/2018

Mid-Terms

The day
to make changes
is here. Americans
must rise to get their voices heard,
and vote.

11/06/2018

Ideas

Always
planning for the
next activity for
the day, for both classroom and book
ideas.

11/05/2018

Afternoon

Some lunch
at the buffet,
then gathering some tools
for classroom curriculum, then
writing.

11/04/2018

Dinner

Spending
an evening with
good food and company,
a night at our new parish,
refreshed.

11/03/2018

Sensory

Planning
activities
for my classroom on
a rainy day, sensory tools
a must.

11/02/2018

Writing

Should I
test myself and
see how many words I
can write this month? So curious
to learn...

11/01/2018

Halloween

Today
marks a time for
wild imagination,
traveling to dark places with
spirits.

10/31/2018

Quake

Starting
a new story
in a new genre at
a recent time period in
Japan.

10/30/2018

Superstorm

Six years
since the storm came
through and created some
chaos throughout our area
for weeks.

10/29/2018

Books

Watching

good shows while blog

posting on my latest 

read, confident that more reading 

will come.

10/28/2018

Steps

Taking
necessary
steps to make sure my health
is getting addressed. Hoping for
the best.

10/27/2018

Storms

The day
before the storm,
at the same time each year,
looking back to when Sandy hit
our land.

10/26/2018

Rested

Rested
and prepared for
another day, hopeful
for some time to prepare and to
create.

10/25/2018

Changes

Subtle
changes cause me
to request medicine
I haven't taken for years. Now
I wait.

10/24/2018

Creativity

I am
so thankful that
I enjoy Halloween,
since it gets me through the stressful
moments.

10/23/2018

Readings

Looking
at the readings
I need to choose for the
special day, and feelings of joy
flow in.

10/22/2018

Gathering

A day
celebrating
a birthday and getting
materials needed for new
lessons.

10/21/2018

Pumpkin Patch

Just the

right time of year 

to search for pumpkins with

Andy, riding across the farm

with ease.

10/20/2018

Layers

A chill
in the air marks
a sharp seasonal change,
autumn showing itself with warm
layers.

10/19/2018

Friendship

Always
maintaining my
connection with my close
friend from Puerto Rico, sending
my love.

10/18/2018

Opportunities

Each day
is challenging,
but I feel thankful to
have another chance to work on
my goals.

10/17/2018

Progress

Making
some progress with
my book at the moment,
really focused on finishing
it soon.

10/16/2018

List

I feed
my interest in
reading, jumping into
my Kindle book list to begin
stories.

10/15/2018

Autumn Joys

Pumpkin
carving and a
new ghost story describes
my evening, with Walking Dead on
the room.

10/24/2018

Sharing

Looking
forward to an
evening with friends and
catching up on each other's hectic
journeys.

10/13/2018

Getting Together

The end
of the work week
Brings lots of promising
events, such as gathering with
good friends.

10/12/2018

Break

Taking
a break to breathe
and feel refreshed, leaving
the tasks behind for another
work day.

10/11/2018

Midweek

Midweek
filming event
at work adds to the crazed
environment child care centers
gift us.

10/10/2018

Before Work

Each day
preparing for
work I receive a few
encouraging and loving words
from him.

10/09/2018

Road Trip

Evening,
heading to Philly with
Andy for a couple hours,
content.

10/08/2018

Paterson

Spending
the afternoon with
my family is the
highlight of my calm October
weekend.

10/07/2018

Afternoon

Spending
the day taking
care of my hair and a
road trip with my loved one to south
Jersey.

10/06/2018

Prepared

Tonight
I spent some time
searching for some supplies,
preparing ahead of time for
next week.

10/05/2018

Relaxation

One more
day until rest,
seeing my grandparents,
and catching up on some reading
at length.

10/04/2018

Blocks

Sometimes
people do things
that are spiteful, but it
helps to remember that you must
move on.

10/03/2018

Occupied

Going
through my task list
for today, trying to
keep awake, knowing it will be
busy.

10/02/2018

Morning

Having
coffee while thoughts
of yesterday run through
my mind, planning my future goals
shortly.

10/01/2018

Peaceful

Cape May
afternoon with
Andy, walking around
at Sunset Beach with some Key West
Tacos.

09/30/2018

Calm

Brunch and
the fishing pier
filled Saturday morning
at Wildwood Crest, a calm place to
escape.

09/29/2018

Last Minute

Checking
off last minute
items before heading
to work, looking forward to the
weekend.

09/28/2018

Start the Day

A hot
cup of coffee,
reading material,
and some music always kickstarts
my day.

09/27/2018

Last Night

My dream
had her happy,
then she began yelling.
It could be mirroring my moods,
or not.

09/26/2018

Fourline

I am
happy that I
read some chapters in my
book last night, escaping to a
new world.

09/25/2018

Quiet

Quiet
before I start
my day, preparing for
a new start to an always wild
work week.

09/24/2018

Crimson

Living
the first weekend
of Autumn content, a
crimson sunset wrapping up
the time.

09/23/2018

Whippany

Going
to celebrate
Ukrainian culture
with my fiance to start the
weekend.

09/22/2018

Friends

My true
friends are here for
me whenever I need
them, here to defend me when times
get rough.

09/21/2018

Changed

Waking
this morning with
normal glucose levels,
after changing my insulin
amount.

09/20/2018

Same

Each day
feels the same as
the last, ideas running
through my head constantly, always
dreaming.

09/19/2018

Animals

Watching
videos of
animals rescued from
wild floodwaters is a touching
vision.

09/18/2018

Upside

Running

on four hours

sleep, but the long journey

to check out a rare show was well 

worth it.

09/17/2018

Truth

After
facing the truth
of my work dilemma,
I slept peacefully, the first time
in weeks.

09/16/2018

Party Crashing

They go
for a walk, and
return with a party
balloon. Children uplift family
parties.

09/15/2018

Occasions

Drinks and
shopping for clothes
begins the weekend, two
days of celebrations and a
fun show.

09/14/2018

Thank You, David

He plays
his heart out in
every game. We will miss
his presence in the baseball field,
always.

09/13/2018

Little Things

Having
the chance to do
some much needed planning
due to low turnout is a huge
blessing.

09/12/2018

Fallen

Somber,

the aura of

this day just as intense

as that morning, seventeen years

ago.

09/11/2018

Friend's Anniversary

A year
ago Andy
and I celebrated
a wedding with good friends. Our day
comes soon.

09/10/2018

Same

When
each day feels more
monotonous, it's time
to open the door and walk a
new path.

09/09/2018

Plans

Going
to church with him
gives me time to reflect
on my life, as I plan my next
journey.

09/08/2018

Remedy

After
a hectic week,
drinks and a bookstore trip
with Andy was the cure that I
needed.


09/07/2018

A Child's World

A burst
of messages
welcome photos of my
niece's very first morning of
school life.

09/06/2018

Headlines

Our news

ignites with bleak

heartbreak from overseas,

suspicion from the government,

and heat.

09/05/2018

After Work

After
a busy day
at a temporary
center, I relax and watch some
stories.

09/04/2018

Peace

Viewing
the countryside,
relaxing afternoon
before preparing to head back
to work.

09/03/2018

Paterson

Seeing
my grandparents
and Layla was surely
the second best part of this
weekend.

09/02/2018

Shopping

Choosing

the perfect dress

for my very special 

day involved a lot less stress than

I thought.

09/01/2018

Stifled Voices

Soon I

hope journalists

can speak their mind without

living in fear of erratic

people.

08/31/2018

Sudden

Now an
unexpected
breakage took place at work,
readjusting schedules and all
routines.

08/30/2018

Exposure

I am
in disbelief
at how people stop at
nothing for exposure, at her
expense.

08/29/2018

Photos

Looking
back on photos
of Manhattan, my days
as a woman searching for a
purpose.

08/28/2018

Prepare

Ready
for another
work week, unexpected
outcomes hang in the air as I
prepare.

08/27/2018

Ana's Day

Family
celebrating
my niece's fourth birthday,
a little girl growing before
our eyes.

08/26/2018

The Fair

Seeing
cute animals
on a bright, sunny day
on large fairgrounds in hunterdon
county.

08/25/2018

Looking

I look
into myself
and seeing what I need
to accomplish in order to
live life.

08/24/2018

Consuming

I miss
days of free time
and the energy to
plan my goals, not consumed by long
work days.

08/23/2018

Rockland

Halfway
through the work week,
and now I am looking
forward to her gathering this
weekend.

08/22/2018

Lows

Waking,
incoherent
and covered in sweat, a
sign that my sugar levels crashed
again.

08/21/2018

Hugs

We shared
so many hugs
and words this weekend, so
thankful that I am with my one
true love.

08/20/2018

Wildwood

Heading
down to Wildwood
on a rainy day, and
loving the hours spent with some
loved ones.

08/19/2018

Storm

Rainfall
knocking the lights
out for five hours, and
silence in the house broken by
thunder.

08/18/2018

Aretha

Her voice
so powerful,
showing the world that grace
can be seen with confidence and
fire.

08/17/2018

Ups and Downs

Each day
so energized,
culminating to a
quick drop in the evening, falling
to sleep.

08/16/2018

Awake

Last night
I actually
got a decent night's sleep.
Hopefully I can stay alert
all day.

08/15/2018

Purple and Yellow

He brought
a beautiful
arrangement of flowers,
a touching anniversary
surprise.

08/14/2018

Small World

So nice
to run into
someone going through the
life-changing event that we will
have soon.

08/13/2018

Peaceful

Going
to a sacred
location, so many
people travelling to connect
with God.

08/12/2018

Details

Working
on the details
for the wedding, bringing
one good result out of several
prospects.

08/11/2018

Upstate

Going
to spend time with
his family on Sunday,
in an area so peaceful
to be.

08/10/2018

Always Working

Two more
days of busy
life with the young children
before I can finally pause
and sleep.

08/09/2018

Rest

Last night's
plans did not work
out, yet I received some
well-deserved relaxation for
a while.

08/08/2018

Unsure

A brief
health scare took place
yesterday after work,
things worked out, yet uncertainty
remains.

08/07/2018

Unrest

Many
people complain
about him, and unless
something is done, the cycle keeps
going.

08/06/2018

Brighton

Music
and wandering
filled the evening, as well
as an unexpected search for
parking.

08/05/2018

Boston

It is
time for some quick
fun and relaxation
of music and dancing in New
England.

08/04/2018

Escape

By the
end of the week,
exhaustion sets in, yet
there is the weekend to rest and
escape.

08/03/2018

Answers

Living
my life in the
moment has challenges,
yet I learn to figure out the
answers.

08/02/2018

Shortly

Only
two days away
for the Boston journey;
until then, another busy
work day.

08/01/2018

Release

When in
deep thought, I pick
up the pen and paper
and describe my deepest thoughts and
wishes.

07/31/2018

After

After
the gathering,
I ready myself for
new aspirations while going
to work.

07/30/2018

Tears

I never thought
we would gather
to reflect on
your death.

Fond memories,
morphing to the
final weeks of
your life.

I knew we were
there to reflect,
yet your loss still
hit hard,

Our reflections
culminating
to the active
free write:

Tear Water Tea,
my memories of you
crashing across my mind
like waves,

Splintering the lock
that held my composure
at bay, my mind
almost breaking.

And then,
the emotions stedied.
my control returned.

I was with my
loving group, yet
I needed to
stay strong.

I know that I
am not alone
in my mourning.

Yet, the tea must
wait for another time.

The tears may flow, alone.

07/29/2018

Bonding

I love
connecting with
my poetry sisters
as we share in New York every
summer.

07/29/2018

Closeness

Only
hours away
from meeting with my close,
sacred poetry therapy
circle.

07/28/2018

Dedication

Spending
hours prepping
for a new theme next month,
the material loved by the
children.

07/27/2018

One More

One more
day of dreary
skies, and we are hopeful
for a break in the weather and
run free.

07/26/2018

Rainy Week

Rainfall continues,
interrupted throughout the
day with weak sunlight.

07/25/2018

Preparations

Now that
we found someone
who will preserve precious
moments in photos, I can now
prepare.

07/24/2018

Rainfall

I am
preparing for
a possibly long work
week, made longer by the constant
rainfall.

07/23/2018

Overcast

I gaze
out the window
and view the overcast
sky, clouds blanketing the quiet street
with fog.

07/22/2018

Planning

Planning
a memorable
day brings equal amounts
of excitement and huge budget
worries.

07/21/2018

Friday Morning

I have
uncertainty
on how the day will go,
but I count down the end to this
work day.

07/20/2018

Catching

Catching
a couple more
minutes of rest before
I ready myself for a new
morning.

07/19/2018

Meeting

Rising
to another
morning, with thoughts of last
night's gathering still playing back,
peaceful.

07/18/2018

Crochet

In a
few hours I
will have the chance to share
crocheting with some like minded
people.

07/17/2018

Daily

Every
work day has its
lessons. We learn from the
messages sent to us, and act
with haste.

07/16/2018

Good Sign

Feeling
very little
pain in my hand is a
positive sign for more good things
to come.

07/15/2018

Attempt

Daring
to dig up my
crochet packet and try
my craft, after resting my hand
for months.

07/14/2018

Routine

Moments
before I leave,
I gather the useful
materials needed for a
long day.

07/13/2018

Never Enough

After

the day is done,

I still wonder what could

have been done differently to ease 

their stress.

07/12/2018

Hopefully

Sharing
with my friend the
wonderful news is a
great relief. Hopefully she will
be there.

07/11/2018

Services

Searching
for services
that are 'just right' for our
special day; overwhelming, but
worth it.

07/10/2018

Contact

Sometimes
life brings some news
which comes as a surprise,
and we must remember to keep
contact.

07/09/2018

Just Right

We spent
the afternoon
surrounded with music,
books, and relaxation under
clear skies.

07/08/2018

Saturday

Books in
Doylestown, then an
evening of beer and good
food with my fiance wraps up
the day.

07/07/2018

Outcomes

We make
decisions that
sets new stages of life
in motion, and the outcome is
your own.

07/06/2018

Navigating

I want

to reach out and 

communicate with them,

yet their resistance is strong, too

rigid. 

07/05/2018

Mindset

Taking
time to gather
my thoughts, reorganize
my life, so I can reframe my
mindset.

07/04/2018

FIreworks

Lovely
rainbow bursting
with color, fireworks
coming to life while we enjoy
the show.

07/03/2018

Closet

Combing
through belongings
to make a functional
space for my valuables, throwing
out waste.

07/02/2018

Hall Search

Searching
for the right place
as the planning kicks in,
always aware that time may cut
too short.

07/01/2018

Halfway

My year
is halfway done,
and more lessons on love,
loss, and endurance pave my path
in life.

06/30/2018

Endurance

How long
must I endure
difficult conditions
before I say it is now time
to leave?

06/29/2018

Maryland

One more
shooting taking
place in our country.
What will it take for gun violence
to end?

06/28/2018

Soon

Chaos
is all around,
but I am aware that
the time to start a new chapter
draws near.

06/27/2018

Stories

Even
though exhaustion
settles in, I keep going,
creating new stories with some
music.

06/26/2018

Changes

Many
changes taking
place, and all I want is
to confide my feelings with her,
and breathe.

06/25/2018

Escape

Reading

is such a great

comfort in life, taking

me away from the stress that grips 

my soul.

06/24/2018

Cherish

Hearing 

my young niece speak

brings me great joy, and she

hands me a special gift that I

cherish.

06/24/2018

Busy Week

So much
took place this week,
and now I can relax
while thinking about ideas for
blogging.

06/22/2018

Summer Time

The first
day of summer
has pink and blue painting
the twilight skies, leaving a small
blessing.

06/21/2018

Calm Endings

Busy
on tasks and lists,
ending the day with books
and time with my fiancé and
the game.

06/20/2018

Meeting

Making
those steps
to pave the way to get
married brings a feeling of peace
and hope.

06/19/2018

Innocence Lost

Many 

families separated,

children mourning a bond

severed, and our government does

nothing.

06/18/2018

Fathers Day

Spending 

time with Andy's 

family and enjoying

a long walk in the neighborhood

today.

06/17/2018

Enjoyment

Throwbacks
to simpler times
while enjoying moments
with him made this trip so special
to us.

06/16/2018

Boardwalk

Along
the boardwalk are
memories created
with each embrace and loving words
exchanged.

06/15/2018

Sunset Beach

Now we
visit the place
where magic happened as
the sun slowly went down two years
ago.

06/14/2018

Passing Time

Fun times
at the ferris
wheel, reading by the beach,
and boardwalk snacks fill our lovely
June day.

06/13/2018

First Day

Lots of
walking and
discovering new finds
on the boardwalk with my one and
only.

06/12/2018

Counting Down

Sorting
and packing things
to ready myself for
a few days away at the beach,
so great.

06/11/2018

Solution

When we
talk, he shares his
struggle with the doctor,
and a solution for his health
is tough.

06/10/2018

Rebuilding

I want
to make them proud,
yet I feel the road blocked
by my own doubts, and I need to
rebuild.

06/09/2018

Family

I called
my family this
afternoon, and while my
grandfather was out, I spoke to
Ana.

06/08/2018

Always

She was
always patient
when I addressed concerns,
and celebrated joys in life
with me.

06/07/2018

Calm

Ending
therapy for
my hand is a release,
and I hope for a calm, pain free
summer.

06/06/2018

Stories

Finished
a good thriller,
now thinking about which
story to read next. I have so
many.

06/05/2018

Reading

Reading
through the story
I've been working on for
a long time, pleased with the outcome
thus far.

06/04/2018

Family

A nice
afternoon with
my family, making sure
my grandfather is doing well
again.

06/03/2018

Unwind

Taking
time to relax,
visiting familiar
sights to unwind and socialize
all day.

06/02/2018

Emotional

An end
to a very
emotional week, as
some are left to grieve, while others
struggle.

06/01/2018

What Remains

All the
moments remain;
peaceful, somber, joyous.
Her soul encompassed everything
in life.

05/31/2018

Crazy Days

Sometimes
during crazy
days, you need to breathe deep,
and feel blessed to have people that
you love.

05/30/2018

Qualities

Always
remembering
your rich storytelling
and the endless compassion for
others.

05/29/2018

Beloved Friend

Today
a beloved friend
passed away, no longer
suffering from illness, but missed
by all.

05/28/2018

Missing

As I
relax with friends,
my thoughts rest with the one
who encouraged me to embrace
myself.
05/27/2018

New Reads

Bringing
home some stories
to read in a later
date, to read for schoolchildren and
myself.

05/26/2018

Extended

A long
weekend is here,
and I hope to spend my
time reading and journaling for
hours.

05/25/2018

Nature

Little
catepillar
moving along the ground,
finds its way home on this sunny
morning.

05/24/2018

New Task

Taking
pictures is my
favored task, highlighting
desirable features in
objects.

05/23/2018

Healing

Spending
another day
healing my left ankle,
wishing for the best tomorrow
at work.

05/22/2018

Pictures

Pictures
bringing me back
to a time when she called
for help, and I now give endless
support.

05/21/2018

Early Cleanup

I don't
know what I will
see when going to work,
if the floor people left my room
a mess.

05/20/2018

Life's Importance

A school
shooting and a
royal wedding take over
our thoughts this week, and we send well
wishes.

05/19/2018

Healing

Resting,
applying ice
and heat, while catching up
pn a well-liked story, patient
healing.

05/18/2018

Ankle

Sprained once
again, this time
from an ordinary
action done constantly, hearing
the snap.

05/17/2018

Exhaustion

Growing
tired of the
exhsustion felt after
each work day, longing for relief
quickly.

05/16/2017

Occasion

Searching
for the proper
outlets to feature a
wonderful occasion, waiting
to bloom.

05/15/2018

Unique

Normal,
unexpected
events take place at work,
each day bringing its own unique
magic.

05/14/2018

Many Roads

Reaching
out to family
and friends while honoring
my dear mother who passed nine years
ago.

05/13/2018

Savoring

A good
conversation
was had with a dear friend,
savoring every moment, time
frozen.

05/12/2018

Soon

It felt
good to see my
grandfather for a short
time. We're hopeful that he can go
home soon.

05/11/2018

Disbelief

Getting
ready to say
goodbye has left me in
disbelief, feeling unprepared,
in shock.

05/10/2018

Music

Music
soothes my soul when
I'm feeling troubled, the
sounds floating through the air like a
cool breeze.

05/09/2018

Composed

I now
compose myself
as I unwind for the
evening, gathering energy
and rest.

05/08/2018

Letters

Writing
a letter to
an old friend, hoping that
my message will reach him without
delay.

05/07/2018

Sunday Afternoon

Movies
with some good friends
as I receive updates
about my dear grandfather, and
I pray.

05/06/2018

Support

Friends and
family are in
great need of good health
and support. I reach out to them
tonight.

05/05/2018

Friendships

Seeing
good friends after
work is the solution
from hours of workplace stress, now
relieved.

05/04/2018

Blooming

Cherry blossom trees
finally bloom as May brings
beautiful weather.

05/03/2018

Home

Home now,
feeling the need
to gather my strength for
another day, so new ideas
can grow.

05/02/2018

Spirit

So far
the season brings
long walks for my spirit,
a healthy outlet to relieve
tension.

05/01/2018

Prepping

I hope
to finish my
displays by the time the
week is finished, so I can prep
more crafts.

04/30/2018

Sunday Afternoon

After
a birthday lunch,
we travelled to farmlands
and viewed the adorable goats
and quails.

04/29/2018

Doylestown

A fun
evening with books,
beer and laughter, walking
the streets of a new neighborhood
with him.

04/28/2018

Relaxation

A night
of baseball and
drinks with my fiance,
relaxation after a long
work week.

04/27/2018

Path

Although
I rest tonight,
I remain unsure of
where to venture next in my long
life path.

04/26/2018

Evening

Always
looking foward
to the end of the day,
so I can read my book and take
a walk.

04/25/2018

Upstate

I hope
my friend from New
York is doing okay,
being a true warrior, so
fearless.

04/24/2018

Monday Sunset

A calm walk outside,
the springtime sunset casting
its warmth all around.

04/23/2018

Gatherings

Today,
celebrating
his sister's special day
set aside any tension with
friendships.

04/22/2018

Saturday Night

Birthday
outings and fun,
friendship and stories form,
ending in an unexpected
evening.

04/21/2018

Friday Thoughts

Levels

inaccurate,

leaving me thankful that

I saved my glucose meter to 

do checks.

04/20/2018

Not Quite Spring

Spring time
slowly makes its
way toward us, teasing with
its warmth, then the cold wraps around
the land.

04/19/2018

Long Friendship

A long
friendship sustains
great distance and struggles
with life, as long as we listen
and care.

04/18/2018

Tuesday Evening

A cold Spring evening
fades for warmth tomorrow, and
I await the change.

04/17/2018

Reading

Reading
good books when I'm
away from working shifts,
looking forward to the next fun
story.

04/16/2018

Creativity

Looking

forward to new

opportunities, so

creativity continues

to grow.

04/15/2018

Melodic

Birdsong
and daffodils
are in full bloom, the signs
of Spring flowing around us, so
lovely.

04/14/2018

Baseball Fun

Watching
the baseball game
with my fiance, and
we celebrate another win
at home.

04/13/2018

Evening

A long
work day is done,
and I have one more day
until relaxation begins
with him.

04/12/2018

Positive

A good
doctor's visit
was the outcome, his tone
positive, and I pray this path
helps me.

04/11/2018

Moving

I keep
moving forward,
taking on the struggle
with my head high, despite broken
pathways.

04/10/2018

Reading Life

This week
I resume my
love of reading despite
the numerous tasks set for work,
vibrant.

04/09/2018

Fun Moments

Watching
entertaining
programs before the work
week begins, leaving the stress for
Monday.

04/08/2018

Gatherings

Meeting
good friends,
traveling through traffic
in order to share drinks and fun
music.

04/07/2018

Lazy Friday

Lazy
Friday with my
fiance, watching the
wrestling programs, leading up to
Sunday.

04/06/2018

Health

Today
I decided
to make a change
and take the initiative for
good health.

04/05/2018

Thinking

A much
needed respite
from strenous labor,
while I know that surgery is
needed.

04/04/2018

Choices

Needing
some time to think
about my options now
that the discomfort returned to
my wrist.

04/03/2018

Diabetes

A quick
phone call had me
speaking to my best friend,
the story of my condition
was strong.

04/02/2018

Easter With Family

I spent
the afternoon
with his family, and
I tried to ignore my wrist pain,
and smile.

04/01/2018

Easter Weekend

Spending
time with family
on this beautiful day,
as Easter gathers everyone
to share.

03/31/2018

Good Friday

Today
begins the time
of quiet reflection
as we listen to some classic
readings.

03/30/2018

Rest

Hectic
evening tempered
by relaxation at
home, resting in my fiance's
embrace.

03/29/2018

Books

Looking
forward to the
moment of finishing
the book I picked up two Fridays
ago.

03/28/2018

Miscommunication

After
another day
of disconnect and wild
personalities, I relax
and breathe.

03/27/2018

Long Day

Resting
after a long
day of busy children
and activities, planning for
Tuesday.

03/26/2018

Sunset Beach

I spent
the afternoon
at the sanctuary
by the sea, in sweet peace, with my
Andy.

03/25/2018

Remembrance

Arrived
at her resting
place just in time, and I
reflected on the happy times
we had.

03/24/2018

Talent Show

The sweet
performances
of my former students
made my trip to Northern Jersey
worthwhile.

03/23/2018

Closeness

Nine years
later I still
hold your memories close,
always seeing your calm presence
with me.

03/22/2018

Relaxation

Peaceful
evening watching
television with my loved one,
resting, readying myself for a
new day.

03/21/2018

More Snow

Resting
with a free day,
as we handle the fourth
nor'easter in eleven days,
surprised.

03/20/2018

Appointment

Treatment
received, followed
by a word of caution
should the discomfort return, and
I cringe.

03/19/2018

Afternoon Walk

Living
a quiet life,
sounds of nature singing
through robins and neighborhood dogs,
peaceful.

03/18/2018

Relaxing Saturday

Getting
my hair done and
seeing a movie with
my fiancee was a relaxing
moment.

03/17/2018

Friday With Friends

A drive
to Allentown
led to a relaxing
dinner with a good friend, passing
the time.

03/16/2018

Conversation

Speaking
to a good friend
over the phone is
the highlight of my day, such good
fortune.

03/15/2018

Salt

Such warm,
healing salt, a
confort to my ailing
wrist, providing a brief respite
from pain.

3/14/2018

Sewing a Pillow

I braced for the pain,
but it was a simple mend,
no wrist work needed.

03/13/2018

Stories

Looking
forward to a
new story delivered
to my home in a few days, fun
reading.

03/12/2018

Chapters

A good
weekend of deep
sharing comes to a close,
but it is the start of a new
chapter.

03/11/2018

Devoting

A day
filled with sharing
between me and my loved
one, devoting more time to feel
closer.

03/10/2018

Sudden

Wrist pain
and hives ruin
my Friday evening, as
the itching doesn't cease, even
with meds.

03/09/2018

Rising

Pausing
my crocheting
due to increasing pain
in my wrist, growing as the days
crawl by.

03/08/2018

Snow Day

Resting
on this snow day
before resuming the
unpredictability of
work life.

03/07/2018

Resting

Tonight
I am relieved
that I can sleep in, for
snow will blanket the neighborhood
all day.

03/06/2018

Peaceful

Peaceful
end to a real
bizarre day of drama,
relaxing with my fiance,
dreaming.

03/05/2018

Driving

Driving
with you to new
areas, viewing the
scenic rivers and farmlands, so
peaceful.

03/04/2018

Soon

Soon the
day will come when
my grandparents will meet
his family, both threads in my life
woven.

03/03/2018

Storm

The storm
raged through the land
throughout the day, letting
me take an early day, to rest
the night.

03/02/2018

New Task

We find
a solution
to last night's dilemma;
a new challenge, but it is for
the best.

03/01/2018

Reaching Out

As the
month ends, I feel
distance from close ones more
than ever, and I lean on him
for hope.

02/28/2018

Peace

Growing
annoyed at my
life situation, yet
I continue to work towards
sweet peace.

02/27/2018

Working

Always working to
improve my classroom, a
sacrifice in life.

02/26/2018

Gathering

A day
filled with getting
materials for work,
then watching action for several
hours.

02/25/2018

Cloverleaf

Brunch and
drinks with good friends,
followed by watching some
spring training games before heading
elsewhere.

02/24/2018

Moments

The little moments
spent with loved ones are the best
one can have in life.

02/23/2018

Thursday Night

Drinking
margaritas
on a Thursday evening,
followed by me changing my hair
again.

02/22/2018

Aware

Growing
more conscious with
my finances as I plan
for a wedding with limited
funding.

02/21/2018

Reassurance

He calms
me when I am
feeling distressed, always
giving reassurance and hugs,
gentle.

02/20/2018

Creating

A short
work day, followed
by a creative spark
of crocheting and journaling,
building.

02/19/2018

Anniversary

Spring-like warmth floated
on as anniversary
joys surrounded us.

02/18/2018

Snowfall

Snowfall
beginning just
as we completed tasks,
and we made it home as flakes blocked
the view.

02/17/2018

Weekend

Hoping
that it doesn't
snow tomorrow, so me
and my fiance can enjoy
the day.

02/16/2018

Anniversary

Five years
ago you asked
me to be with you, and
I knew without question that you
were true.

02/15/2018

Lent

Tonight
I begin to
reflect on my inner
nature as the Lent season starts
early.

02/14/2018

Compiling

I spent
a productive
evening compiling more
material for my toddler
classroom.

02/13/2018

Wish

I hope
my best friend from
La Isla finds solace
through close relatives, protecting
her light.

02/12/2018

New Start

Going
through the first day
with a simpler method
of caring for my hair, with good
results.

02/11/2018

Test

Trying
a new styling
technique, hoping that the
next morning reveals positive
results.

02/10/2018

Rest

Slowly
sleep overtakes
my soul on a Friday
night, catching up on well deserved
rest time.

02/09/2018

Family Weekend

I look
forward to the
end of the work week, so
I can ready myself to see
family.

02/08/2018

Tension

The faint
tension in my
left wrist worsens each day,
yet medical costs are high, too
unfair.
.

02/08/2018

Building

Slowly but surely
building my progress

In creativity, branching
out with ideas despite

Conflicts in work life;
keeping busy and focused,

Keeping out of the fray
in order to flourish.

02/07/2018

Preparing

Am now
gathering my
senses for tomorrow,
as I prepare for another
wild day.

02/06/2018

Work from Home

Prepping
and planning all
evening was how I spent
my time at home, in a state of
frenzy.

02/05/2018

Relaxing Sunday

I spend
my Sunday night
watching the Puppy Bowl,
a relaxing way to end the
weekend.

02/04/2018

Birthday Weekend

I rise to a new,
clear day, celebrating my
birthday with loved ones.

02/03/2018

Last Evening

My last
evening in my
thirties bring relaxing
times with my fiance, drinks and
music.

02/02/2018

Productive

I need
to stay focused
so that I can achieve
my best productivity while
at work.

02/01/2018

Drama

So much
drama after
the state of the union,
and still no changes will occur
tonight.

01/31/2018

Long Day

After
a long work day,
I do some relaxing
with my fiance, watching the
best shows.

01/30/2018

Positives

Being
in your arms is
the best feeling in the
world, a motivator during
rough times.

01/29/2018

Finding Peace

Finding
some peace
as I prepare for a
new week, gathering what I need
for work.

01/28/2018

Just One More

I wish
I could speak to
her one more time over
the phone, listening to her wise
statements.

01/27/2018

Composed

Taking
time for yourself
is so necessary,
a chance to feel composed after
chaos.

01/27/2018

Thoughts

I want
to say so much
about the things running
through my mind, but it's easier to
just sleep.

01/26/2018

Different Time

In a different time,
we would celebrate

Through encouragement;
no matter the struggle,

We would speak calmly
while urging to push.

I don't know where
things went wrong;

The pages kept turning,
yet familiar faces faded.

Time moves on yet
our bonds always change.

01/26/2018

Special Day

Wishing
my dear cousin
a happy birthday, with
good fortune and peace as she works
for dreams.

01/25/2018

Someday

Someday
I will figure
out my relationship
with her; very complex, yet so
valued.

01/24/2018

Pause

When the struggle
makes you

Push toward doing
something that

Doesn't feel right,
stop, breathe, and

Walk away.

A Moment

Mother
and daughter share
smiles for the camera, a
precious moment as a family,
loving.

01/23/2018

Reprive

Spending
a day to shake
off fuzzy congestion,
so tomorrow will be a fresh
challenge.

01/23/2018

Hopeful

I hope the best
comes your way

As you endure
this stage of stress.

Your call for help
is not ignored.

Am I wary that
you will still keep away?

A little. Am I hopeful
that our bond

Will rekindle again?
Definitely.

01/22/2018

Blocked

People
are frustrated
by broken promises
and talks that lead to nowhere fast,
dead ends.

01/21/2018

Routine

Although
you are not here,
I leave a spot open,
so common the routine, so hard
to break.

01/21/2018

Marching for Change

Voices
shout loud and clear
all over the country;
demanding change now, we never
back down.

01/20/2018

Dialogue Through Maria

We speak for only minutes,

then the line cuts off.

Our conversation

cuts through weak connection,

Yet the island lines 

fail to hold on this night.

So thankful for limited talks,

for the hurricane continues

To spread its deadly hand,

thinning supplies cutting off

Its citizens' livelihood.

Your voice remains resilient,

Yet we wonder how much longer

our homeland will suffer.

01/20/2018

The Path

Her home was
my safe haven;

More than my
poetry salvation,

It was a place where
confidence flourished,

The path of my
true purpose ready

For me to travel.
I'm unsure how

A misunderstanding
shifted everything,

Yet I still value
my community,

Still moving forward,
your guidance visible,

Always.

Time

A few
years have passed, yet
time doesn't completely
resolve old conflicts, the distance
growing.

01/18/2018

As Dawn Breaks

As dawn breaks,
I think of the life

I once lived
years prior,

Living in the city
that never sleeps,

Learning my purpose
and creativity,

Sharing poetic bonds
with kindred connections.

That purpose still
dwells within, even with

A change of city,
and bonds growing distant.

I still thread my
poetic life,

Never wanting the
pattern to cease.

01/17/2018

Embrace

As I close my eyes,
I think of his warm embrace
this winter evening.

01/16/2018

Snow

One more snow alert
this week as we head to work,
bracing for the mess.

01/16/2018

Many Days

Even
through my low days
you are by my side, with
hugs and loving words, forever
my rock.

01/15/2018

Valued

Although
my funds are scarce,
a nice afternoon took
place with my dear friends before the
trip home.

01/14/2018

Celebrating

A long
journey to have
celebrations with a
dear friend for the evening; drinking
and love.

Escape

I love
every moment
with him, for I escape
all my stress in his company,
and laugh.

01/12/2018

Budget

Seeking
budget friendly
materials for my
classroom while waking up for a
new day.

01/12/2018

Planning Away

Patiently working
on new projects while the day
grows pleasantly warm.

01/11/2018

Wednesday Evening

Wrapping up prepwork
for my classroom, now planning
to flow with writing.

01/10/2018

Renewed

Up before the sun rises.
I take a moment

To gather thoughts as
the town readies itself

For another day. Renewed
with possibility, I take

Things in order and
move about my morning.

01/10/2018

Emerging

I made
the most of an
exhausting day, new crafts
emerging and flourishing while
busy.

01/09/2018

Flow

Spending
the day working
non-stop in my classroom,
gaining a deep understanding
of flow.

01/08/2018

Strands

My path for the
new week is

Waiting to be woven,
created into a

Design inspired by
my own choosing.

All roads in life
are different, the

Patterns as unique
as our lives.

I thread my strands
together, and begin.

01/08/2018

Upcoming

In bed,
recovering from
a sugar low, while the
new week is some hours away.
Thinking.

01/07/2018

Life Threads

An hour separates us,
yet calls and visits

Bind us together; the
duration never long

Enough, yet I make
the attempts to keep

Our bond alive; brief
discussions, close

Connections, will keep
our life threads strong.

01/07/2018

Late Night

Dancing
and meeting old
friends helped bring good moments
this evening, a welcome reprive
from cold.

01/06/2018

Connecting

A day
to call family
while relaxing in warmth,
so ideal during a freezing
weekend.

01/06/2018

Accomplished

Always
busy with tasks,
but voicing my concerns
was the most important thing done
today.

01/05/2018

Recharge

A few
hours of peace
spent with him was what I
desparately needed today. Rest,
recharge.

01/04/2018

Relentless

White flakes falling,
blowing across

The neighborhood,
Its imprint freezing

Moments after
touching the pavement.

Visions of lovliness
shifting to danger

As the snow builds,
the winds picking up strength.

Winter does not relent.

01/04/2018

Process

So pressed
for time, yet just
being patient with my
process will always work in my
favor.

01/03/2018

Storm

Snow begins to creep
towards the area, and we
wait to see the storn.

01/03/2018

Glow

A full moon shining
across the cold, winter sky,
providing solace.

01/02/2018

Purpose

Walking
into my job
with renewed purpose, now
focused on my creative side
in class.

01/02/2018

Cuddling

In this bitterly
cold evening, two people lay
and cuddle for warmth.

01/01/2018

New Year

I walk into
a brand new year,

Ready to face
the balance of

Work and creation;
the challenge strong,

Yet the need to
blend together

Vital.

01/01/2018